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    Khâluna

    4.4 (497 reviews)
    PriceyLaotian, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Phil G.

    We returned to Khâluna and again sat at the bar. No one recognized us from past visits, and that was disappointing. I asked our bartender/server to mix me a special cocktail, which happened every other time I was at Khâluna. He looked at me anxiously, and said none of their cocktails matched what I described. "Okay, give me a vodka soda." The staff was professional, but the warmth from the past was missing. The food was still great, but the menu recommendations from this man were perfunctory. "This is our most popular dish." That doesn't describe squat. We still love Khâluna, but on this visit, something was missing. The staff needs to be reminded to be genuine with the diners, and that part of hospitality is warmth and engagement.

    Shrimp Rolls
    Ellie K.

    Khaluna is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Minneapolis! The flavor profiles here are incredible -- every dish feels thoughtful, unique, and packed with bold Southeast Asian-inspired flavors. It definitely leans more on the $$$ side, but the quality and overall experience make it worth it for a special night out. The vibe of the restaurant is one of my favorite parts though. It has such a warm, stylish atmosphere that feels both upscale and welcoming at the same time. The lighting is cozy, the decor is beautiful without feeling overdone, and the whole space has a trendy but relaxed energy that makes you want to stay awhile. It's perfect for date nights, catching up with friends, or celebrating something special without feeling overly formal. The staff has always been friendly and attentive too, which really adds to the overall experience.

    Thai Basil Wings
    Elena E.

    Khâluna is such an interesting spot! The decor is super modern and cute, service staff was excellent, and I could absolutely see them being in the running for a Michelin star one day (like the rumors have been saying!)...but there are a few things that could take the experience to the next level. First, I really wish we had been provided ice for our water since it's served from their room temp tap water vase setup. Also, the menu is VERY hard to read and I had a lot of questions about the ingredients. I just don't feel like our server walked us through the dishes/options very well, which would've helped a ton for first timers! Also, I wanted to try the Massaman for yummy brisket, but sadly they were out of it and didn't let us know until we tried ordering this meal. I wish they were proactive about letting us know it's out. With that being said, the food itself was still very yummy overall! For apps, the Siin Swan (beef jerky) is a MUST! It was a huge portion for the price and honestly one of the best values on the menu. The Thai basil wings were also incredible and definitely worth ordering here (or at Gai Noi or Lat14 if you've never had them before), they're so flavorful and crispy! For the "shareable" dishes, we ordered the green curry octopus and scallop crudo. I'm normally terrified of octopus/tentacles, but this dish was actually super good! The potatoes, peas, and bacon alongside it were delicious. The only thing missing was the green curry sauce didn't have a ton of flavor, which could've been the wow factor that pushed the dish over the top. The scallop crudo was a beautiful presentation, but looked nothing like the photos on Khâluna'a website. It's served cold in a chilled coconut lime broth. I personally LOVE lime and enjoyed it, but everyone else at the table thought it was overpowering. Also, the portion size was shockingly tiny for a dish labeled "to share" and costing $30+. These definitely felt more apps (or even individual entrees) than table shareables. I wish they changed this! The Laksa entrée was SO yummy! The peanut/chili tasting curry broth poured tableside was such a fun touch, and I appreciated it being served separately. Perfectly cooked shrimp, tofu, and all the toppings made this dish one of my favorites of the night. The bucatini, which I believe is one of their signature dishes, was also excellent, but definitely not your classic Italian bucatini, so just know that prior to ordering! It had chili/onion crunch toppings and a very undercooked homemade noodle, but somehow still worked because it was lightly sauced yet packed with flavor. Super unique and delicious! For dessert, the pecan shortbread was amazing with a homemade chocolate mousse that was TO DIE FOR! Don't skip this! Overall, really good eats, beautiful atmosphere, and creative dishes, but definitely a bit hit-or-miss when it comes to portion size and value for the price. I'm curious how their brunch is next!

    Mango sorbet
    Lily D.

    Khaluna brunch - not as busy as dinner, much easier to get a reservation in, especially just a few days before. I'm always in LOVE with the plants, natural light, and decor. The vibes are always there and I always feel inspired. The brunch menu is great, but I do prefer dinner. Khao soi is a perfect size to finish, and the pan roasted chicken is tender and juicy. The shrimp rolls get dried up quickly, so it's best to eat it right away. The Thai coffee is not too strong - I like that all their sweeteners for coffee and tea are on the side in the cutest little dishes.

    Cindy D.

    Finally stopped by this place for a friend's birthday. The restaurant is beautiful inside with lots of natural light, which made the atmosphere feel really nice. We ordered a few things to share and each got our own dish. I had the Duck Fried Rice, it was ok, but a bit salty for my taste. The birthday girl ordered the Bucatini Talay, and other friend got the Mango Fish and Massaman Curry. The Basil Wings were ok, but the Sakoo was good. Overall, the food was decent, but I felt it was a little expensive for what it was. The space itself is very pretty, so it's still worth trying, especially for a special occasion.

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    Jennifer C.

    Upscale Laotian food done well. The ambiance is gorgeous albeit a little out of place in my mind. I feel like I need to be on some beach front in the Mediterranean. We made reservations on a Fri for a group of 3 and got seated right on time. To start they gave us a drink taster made of jasmine tea, pineapple and coconut water that was tasty. We decided to get wine but there were quite a few unique cocktail options. Tried a couple reds and they did pair well with the strong flavors of the meal. For food we got the basil wings, green curry octopus, duck fried rice and mango salmon. Best was the duck fried rice, followed by basil wings, green curry octopus and then the mango salmon. The duck fried rice had really good wok hei and the duck was plentiful and cooked well. The basil wings had a nice crispiness and flavor. The tempura jalapeno and basil was really tasty too. The octopus was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and the green curry sauce was delicious. The Chinese sausage got kind of lost though. The mango salmon was the only miss. The mango flavor was mild/barely there. The salmon was a little tough too. It comes with choice of jasmine or sticky rice and we got the sticky rice. Service was very friendly and we never felt rushed. Would recommend trying at least once.

    Mango Fish!
    Catherine Y.

    Khaluna is one of my favorite restaurants in Minnesota. My most recent visit was when my husband took me there for my birthday dinner earlier this month. We ordered a couple of our favorite dishes and tried a couple of new ones. Everything was delicious as usual. Service was very good. Our waitress had a nice little birthday dessert for me with cute candle on it.

    Shrimp rolls
    Solana A.

    Celebrating with family I got to try Khâluna for the first time for brunch. I drive by it often and finally I was going in to try it as they're now offering a brunch menu. Let me start by saying the atmosphere is transporting. From a design perspective It's like you've entered a restaurant in LA or even Bali! I ordered their more refined style Bloody Mary and soaked up the relaxing and chic environment in anticipation of what the food would be like! Every drink was picture worthy and tasted hand-crafted and had its own unique identity without losing its potency. Every dish we thoroughly enjoyed and our table shared everything. Our server was thoughtful and friendly and we appreciated that tremendously as we're somewhat distracted with our own celebrating and chatter. Loved this meal and the ambiance is incomparable. Can't wait to return!

    Ken D.

    Words literally cannot describe how amazing this food was. I was visiting my friend in Minnesota who is going to law school and I stumbled upon this restaurant before my flight back to California. Honestly I'm so glad this restaurant was in my itinerary. The service here was super friendly we came here for brunch. I didn't know this was considered Lao style cuisine since I haven't really had Laos food like this. Honestly everything here was a 5/5 and I don't say that kindly. This is one of those restaurants you have to try while being in Minneapolis!

    HOT SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT
    Far F.

    Environment and service were a pleasure. Bathroom was clean and the place has its own parking. Our server was attentive and brought some complimentary rice almond coconut scoop on a spoon to each of us. Went for brunch and its a little overpriced on the HOT SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT for $24; however, would certainly recommend it. The mango sorbet was different (viscosity and taste) compared to any other sorbet I have had and it was a nice hit to the tongue. Confused why they wouldn't have their website menu displaying the desserts.

    Alan S.

    I had one night in the Twin Cities, and from everything I had heard the region excels most in Somalian and most Southeast Asian cuisines. In 3 decades in New York I had never tried Laotian food, and so visiting this upmarket buzzy spot seemed like the appropriate move. The yellow curry with squash was quite good - I'm not sure if butternut squash is a traditional centerpiece of the dish, but the texture was excellent. It tasted similar to some Burmese potato curries I've tasted in the past. The vegetarian laab was a little disappointing - the mushrooms were a bit dry and the flavor didn't pack much of a punch.

    November 2025
    Tiffany W.

    Wowzers! Spa-like experience from visuals, bathroom style, high end service explaining the menu, real food with spices and coat service. My sister suggested Khâluna and I'm so glad she did! We made a day of reservation for Monday at 5pm. Upon arrival, we were greeted nicely while our table got prepped and were seated quickly. There was a nice gentleman who walked by our table and inquired if we'd like our jackets taken and hung up. Obviously we said yes as jackets take up space (I can see how this service will be much appreciated for the upcoming winter months). The interior decorating screams bamboo tropical vacation with a classy approach. From the green plants to the singular table lights, Khâluna doesn't skip a beat. Every part of the dining experience is top tier including the women's bathroom (and I'm sure men's as well). The woman's bathroom had 2 purse hooks and hand towels with a full length body mirror - thank you! Before our meal, our server gave us a few small shot style NA drinks to cleanse our palates. Our table split a few appetizers including the basil wings, chicken somosas and maple braised squash. Everything was a chef's kiss. The drink menu is exquisite as well and has a variety of NA options along with alcohol. I opted for the NA No Dhos Margarita which was fantastic containing dhos tequila, agave de los andes aqara refugio, dhos orange liqueur, pineapple gum syrup, ginger, el guapo chicory pecan bitters and key lime! Yum. For our entrees, my table all got the Massaman which I highly recommend. It contained brisket, sweet potatoes, roasted red onions, massaman curry broth, and toasted hazelnut. It was a stand out menu item for sure. Our bellies were far too full to take advantage of the lovely dessert menu so perhaps on my next visit we will. Thank you, thank you!! It is restaurants like Khâluna that do it right from entry to departure.

    Homemade soda
    David P.

    First thing f orthe service and hospitality are amazing. We arrived early for our reservation and sat at the bar. We were kindly greeted and giving a sample drink well we picked out our cocktail. They were good a little bit too many gin drinks for me but very pretty and well mixed. They treated my wife well giving her a birthday desert with a candle and several pallet cleansers throughout the dinner. 5 out of 5. It's a casual nice establishment with nothing over the top but a nice open concept that is not too loud. 4 out of 5 The food is lovely although like anywhere some things are better than others. We started with the somosa which was very good more fusion as it was in an egg roll wrapper. For dinner we got the Longan rice to share which was pretty good. Solid 3.5 I chose the Duck which was pretty good although for 45$s could have had a bit more on the plate. Not really a share item and more of a small entree with a salad. The dressing and sauce were very good though. 3.5 to 4 The best dish was the stuffed quail. Very nicely deboned and stuffed over a delicious rice congee. Tasty and good quality for the price. 5 out of 5. Overall it's some of the best hospitality I've seen at a restaurant, the food is a bit of a mixed bag from amazing to ehh. So my overall rating would be about a 3.5 so I'll give it a 4.

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    Holy smokes. First off, the place is huge - table for 2 on a Friday night on a place that doesn't…read moretake reservations... we thought we'd be toast but NO ... zero wait at all. We sat outside and it was well shaded and despite being hot out we didn't feel it that bad. And then the food - one of the more difficult ordering experiences recently because there was so much we wanted but only so much we knew we could eat. We got the basil wings, drunken undon, laab seen, and pork fried rice... not a single bad bite across everything we ate. Someone of the crispest wings I've ever had ... good crunch and wet juicy insides.... The udon was DRUNK as hell and deliciously tangy The laab was so good... we need more sliced beef ... minty fresh and so good with the lettuce wraps and sticky rice Then the pork fried rice... great fried rice with pork belly AND sausage? Get out of town. This feel like the kind of place you could come to weekly and have a different meal each time.

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    4.3
    (24 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    If you are in the area, come visit this place! Awesome food at reasonable prices. The staff members…read moreare great and friendly. Cannot go wrong with sticky purple rice and pork belly. One of my fave is their sausage too! Definitely a must!

    Closer to a 4.5 in terms of rating, just like the North Loop location, but with different…read moreexperiences with the food. I remember noting that the crispy pork belly bits were some of the best I have had but I couldn't finish them all because they were too oily. Well this time, they were not too oily, and dipping them in the sauce I could finish them easily. However, they also didn't taste that outstanding. They were still really good, juicy, tender, succulent, etc., but just didn't have the wow factor that I had in the North Loop location. The Hmong sausage came with spicy chili oil which was very spicy for me, but the sausage did have its flavor elevated with the sauce. The chicken was as good as I remembered and I would still recommend eating it with the provided sauce. In April, they had bao poon as well, which was due to a collaboration with Bao Bao Buns, and the buns tasted pretty good. The bao poon had chicken, curry, coconut, bamboo shoots, herbs, and some spices, so it tasted like it didn't actually need additional sauce. But dipping it in the chili oil did offer a different experience which I also highly appreciated. Finally, I don't think I see the coconut tapioca pudding dessert anymore, and I remember not enjoying it last time. Just an observation. I also just checked UHK's website and it looked like they had revamped their North Loop location menu, so returning would actually mean a brand new menu. I look forward to returning sometime!

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    The food here is amazing! There are so many choices, and they're all good. The owner is very…read morefriendly and will help you choose your entree if you're struggling to decide. The restaurant is clean and bright, and the service is prompt and attentive. We also ordered food from them to cater a party and it was incredible. The owner helped us figure out quantities and she was spot on! We thought it was too much, but we only had a little bit of leftovers. So, no guests felt like they missed out on food, but it wasn't too much to fit in our fridge at the end. Perfect! As a side note, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Cambodian food is different than Thai or Vietnamese. I kind of thought they were all sort of the same (somewhat embarrassing...), but there are definitely different flavors going on here. It can be hard to spot this gem hidden on University Ave. in St. Paul, but it is definitely worth the trip!

    This was my first time trying Cambodian food - everything here was so good and affordable!…read more Spring rolls were only $4.95 and really good - they had chicken, shrimp, and a variety of herbs inside. Chive cakes had a nice chewy texture inside and crispy outside from being fried. The noodle soup bowls here are a great portion size... they range from regular-L-XL. Regular was a good size for my friend and I, especially when combined with our apps. The roasted chicken was tender and had really good flavor and color. Both noodle soup broths are on the sweeter side. Overall would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to try Cambodian food for the price, quality, and portion size.

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    Location is very easy to get to with a large parking lot. Inside has a nice space with bar seating,…read morehigh tables and regular table seating. They also have an open kitchen view which is always fun to see. The basil wings are a must have. If you've been to their sister restaurant then you already know. You'll see these wings on every table and their is a reason why. We also got the garlic green beans which had a great crunch and freshness to the beans. The sauce was so good we put that on rice to make sure nothing went to waste. Dinner was Red Curry with Chicken and the Short Ribs. The Short Ribs were very tender and juicy. The peanut sauce had a good amount of peanut flavor with umami that went great with the short. The Red Curry was top tier! The chicken was super juicy and thai basil gave it great brightness and freshness to the dish.

    We always enjoy coming to Lat14, it's become one of our favorite spots for celebrations and…read moredinners! I had the smoked salmon rice this time and thought it was really good with a nice spicy kick. My friends ordered the pad thai (which they ALWAYS get) and loved it as usual. One friend ordered the chicken and felt it was a little bland and smaller than expected. Overall, we all had a great experience and the staff was so friendly. The space is fun, the food is consistently good, and it's a great place for a group dinner or parties!

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